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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

Senator Ia Fayette Foster, of Con-
necticnt, told story about Gov. Trum-
bull Of his State who on the occasion OF
grand riot ascended block and at
tempted By a speech to quiet the people
when random missile hitting him In
the head feIIed him 10 the ground. He
was badly hurt, and as his friends were
carrying him into bis house his wife
met him at the door and exclaimed
"why, my husband, they have knocked
your brains outr' mo. they haven't,'
said the governor. III I'd had any
brains I shouIdn': have gone there"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
sHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, FRIDAY, JULY s, 1887

who was soliciting bids on something
which Caleb was too much occupied
with other matters to notice; for back
of the dapper and verbose gentleman
stood the polite and suave stranger who
had apologized at the ferry landing for
joslling Caleb aud who might have
ial"n the roll of money. Hoping
~ .iust dispair, Caleb pressed forward
through the crowd, and, bank book in
hand, waved Il frantic signal toward the
stranger.
"Ah, yes thank you, sir" chartered
on the dapper auctiOneer. ''Thirty-one
did you say? Going at thirty one, 'rty-
one, 'rty-one; will no one say thirty
two? Last call; gentlemen! Going.
going, gone! This gentleman gets it
S3l 900, and mighty cheap, too. Name,
please?' and he smiled blandly at
Caleb.
The poor little man was utterly con-
founded. lie saw that he had unwit-
tingly bid OF some valuable piece OF
property, and feeling of horror came
over him Us he felt that lac must publicly
disavow his intention and explain that
he only wanted TO arrest the attention
Of a wcll.dressed gentleman whom he
suspected of being thief. lie Stam-
mered out: My name is Bostwick!'
and us the crowd parted to enable him
TO advance he felt that it would be a
merciful dispenSaliOn 10 he permitted 10
sink through the earth to-even China.
Clutching his bank book more firmly,
he sought to make u whispered eXplana-
ton to the auciiOneer, who stood IN
bland and smiling expectation. AT this
critical moment, Il hand on his shoulder
the bank book shoulder-causei him
to turn and face the intruder who him
dered the elimination of his days mis-
cry. zone moment, Mr.. Bostwick,"
said voice in his ear, "don't settle yet,
if you please. viii you take thousand
for your bargain p NO, sir" STAN.
mered poor Caleb, anxious to explain.
81 don't want "Filteen hundred
then, say fifteen hundred and I'll give
you check right here" Really"
gasped Caleb "Pll tell you what I'll
do" persisted the stranger. ''Ill give
you s., 900 to turn the bargain over to
me. My old man wants the house, but
I'm blessed if I'll give penny over
$33, 900 for it. Will you take it? Yes
or no Qaick"
Caleb's eyes began to bulge. lie re-
allied that he was being offered $4,000
to back out of his blunder. With one
supreme effort lie refrained from fall.
ing dead at the feet of his persistent
stranger, and with strange prOcrastina-
ton asked:
But why didn't you bid it of your
self?"
"Didn't get here till after you'd got
your work in; | thought the old dutier
wouldn't begin the sale so early. Is it
a trade?" SIT is" gasped Caleb, as he
saw the stranger draw out from his
wallet handful of certified checks and
two of 81 900 each from the goodly fel-
lowship of the greater ones.
The stranger drew fountain pen from
It's case and fitted it to its holder. "You
see" he remarked, as he indorsed the
checks, ~ like TO get things all settled
up tight and fast while | am about it,
so there won't be any backing out"
$50 DO - said Caleb simply.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
Notice to the Public.

WE have established an agency at Union
w VILE for the sale and exchange OF our
high grade Roller Flour. For 81 bushels long
berry wheat. You will get 1876 pounds of our
best flour and 90 pounds ofial. Second grade;
for 5 bushels OF wheat. We will keep full
stock on hand. You can have every advan-
tage, as If you were dealing direct with the
mill Our Flour is guaranteed TO give salts
faction. This is our agency north OF the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
MILLVILLE MILLING CO,
n. S. ]. STRIDER, Sole Agent.
INo W. AVIRETT. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

Eeighbor-What beautiful hens you
have, Mrs. Stuckup.
MIS-. Stuckup-Yes, they are all i'm
ported fowls.
Neighbor-You don't tell me so.
suppose they lay eggs every days
Mrs. Stuckup (proudIy)-They could
do so If they saw proper, but our cir
cumstances are such that my hens are
not required to lay eggs every day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

Thy trembling arm pressed
Fondly; our thoughts confessed
Loves conquest tender,
God filled the vast sweet night;
Love filed our hearts-the light
OF stars made splendor.
Even as we walked and dreamed,
'Twixt earth and heaven 1t seemed
Our souls were speaking.
The stars looked on thy face;
Thine eyes through violent space
The stars were speaking.
And from the astral height
Feeling the sweet soft light
Thrill to thy soul,
Thou saidst: go God of Bliss
Lord God of Blue Abyss,
Thou madest the Whole"
And the stars were whispering low
To the God of Space: I'VE know,
Lord God of Eternity!
Dear God, all love is Thine
Even by loves light we shine;
Thou madest beauty -
Translated from Victor Hugo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

Kennedy ITO Simpson, who lives In
Brooklyn and does business 10 New
York-"wbat's that on your 6ngerr'
Simpson with great gratitude'--'
fThanks. awfulIy, old fellow; I'D almost
forgotten it; that Is string my wife
tied there TO remind me to tring some-
thing home" Kennedy-'.Bring home
wha.g' simpson "By George = err
ri be switched II hsvn't forgotten
what"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
TRUNKS AND VALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact everything that is kept in n first-class
clothing store you will find right here. One
word more and am done, and that Is this,
that every air-minded person Will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish. but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for their
past fayors and with strict attention to busi-
ness in the future. ! hope to gain II continu-
ance of the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. ....,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
Jacob WintermOyer.

My stock consists of all styles of Readymade
Clothing from the little i-year-old boy to the
largest size In Mems Suits. My stock OF Neck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts, Collars and Cuffs,
Hosiery Suspenders, Gloves, Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
tons and the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
JUST ARRIVED
FROM
NEW YORK,
SOME OF THE INCEST GOODS
FOR THE LADIES.

Bureau and Wash-stand Linen and Felt
Scarfs, Tides, Splashers, and Table Covers
Worsted Fringes ofdifferent kinds. Cheneille
and Plush Cards, Doylies and Napkins, all
useful and nice. Also some of the incest Bus
tles-many sorts, kinds and sizes, from 10
cents 10 75 cents. Dress Forms, Bustle Springs
Dress Shields, Patent Hooks and Eyes for
looping draperies that will not come open.
Corsets of different kinds. Ladies' Under
clothing and Children's. Hose Supporters for
the little ones, and Short Socks that don't
need them, and many other useful as well as
articles can be found at the
Little Store Oh King Street, of
ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

The real reason why negroes live TO
such an extreme old age is that they
don't know exactly when they were born.-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
Fresh and Pure
SEEDS

NOBODY wants to tug and toll at Garden
y making without the best results. 10 get
such results II is necessary TO buy seeds that
YOU have some assurance will come up.
Landreth has been before the public for up
are reliable They are to be had from no one
but DIR. Gibson the Druggist. Afteryou have
found out what seeds are reliable, the next
question is, are they TO be had? They are.
Arrangements have been made FOR ordering
by express, by which you can get anything
you want at short notice and at one-half eX-
press rates anything you want. With this
facility for getting anything IL is not necessary
10 tell YOU all the kinds we have received this
spring and have in stock. The prices of Seed
are lower this year than usual. For fresh
and pure Seeds we will sell as low as they
can be bought anywhere. We have in stock
BEETS,
CABBAGE,
TOMATO,
RADlSH,
PARSNlP,
Satisfy,
CUCUMBER,
ONION,
PEPPER,
SQUASH.
and other Seeds, with the best varieties of
each selected from the whole number OF
kinds This is not all. have bought. in big
lots, Beans, Peas, &C., of the best sorts and am
still ordering so as to keep my stock always
full Remember the kind, "Landreth's," and
the!place,-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08

JHAVE some very good Roots and Shoes
i that ! will sell at cost. All orders for
Shoes not in stock will be filled in few days.
have also fine grade OF Roasted Cofiee
fresh from the city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Sewing Machines repaired. All goods war
ranted as represented. Call and see me at
the old stand. j. :. FLEMING.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-07-08
Fine Cigars and Tobacco.

Sardines, the biggest scent soap in town,
Toilet Soaps, Fresh Confectioneries, Pens.
Inks, Paper and Envelopes. SEWING MA
CHIMES, Needles and oil. l am also agent
for Chas NJ Stieff7s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
Joe 81 Vic Barth,
North Side of Square.
A Quick Trip.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
PUEBLO, COL, Dec. 81 will
give the readers of the LEDGER a
little history of the freaks of one of
the many weeklies sent out Deem
Der /:
| am unable to say the exact hour
on Thursday, Dec. /, that the
LEDGER left the office, but suffice
to say, it went to Kansas City first,
a distance of 1853 miles; then it went
next to Pueblo, a distance of $50
miles; then it went to Alamosa,
Colo, a distance of 100 miles; then
it lay over one day and was read
byone Mr.. Haley, from Thompson.
Mo-, and then was remailed for
Pueblo and placed on my table at
exactly two o'clock Sunday morn
ing for breakfast, having travelled a
round distance of 1853 miles with a
lay-over ticket of one day for inter
view. Now, you may depend that
its early visit was a treat to me the
balance of the day, and | was proud
that my old friend had a place in
the fast mail of the nineteenth Gen.
turv G.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
AUxVASSE ATOMS.

G ,r~respondence Of the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Dec. 14.-The water
witches have disappeared from our
country with the first generous
shower, and we earnestly hope
they may not be called for again for
many years. However, our peo-
pie should not forget the lesson
the drouth has taught us at such a
fearful cost, but should proceed,
not in desperation, but as provi-
dent individuals andprepare ample
reservoirs, ponds; cisterns, or bore
for living water, as economy and
sound judgment may indicate.
Mr.. NJ. Greer bought four lots
of John Swon on Clinton avenue,
and has begun the erection ola resi-
dence thereon. Mr.. Greer will
make his home here and will be
quite an accession to u village.
Elder Reese, of the Christian
church of Fulton, has been engaged
in a p~rotracted meeting here since
last Sunday. His meetings have
been well attended, the member
ship revived and there eleven
additions to the church with eight
baptisms. The Elder is a clear
headed, scholarly preacher, mani
testing entire conservation to the
Masters work.
Mrs. Joe Brothers has been very
i'll with pneumonia, but we are
glad to report her improving.
Mr.. Sam Schooler stole a march
on the boys last Wednesday night
while they were all at church and
married the handsomest girl in
town. When the boys found out
what Sam had done they held an
informal meeting and unanimously
decided that a charivari was in or
der. Hence everything that would
make a noise was brought into re-
QUESTION, a captain appointed and
Sam was soon brought to the front
with his beautiful bride, and after
| brief introductions and c~ongratula-
tions, the company dispersed in q
fine humor. VxRIzAs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
UNION ITEMS.

-
Correspondence Of the Ledger.
UNION, Dec. 13.-Joe Crews
sold to John Jones some hogs at
at $3.50.
Fred Brand sold to J. T. Byrns
some fat hogs at 81. so per hundred.
Geo. Brown sold to Duncan Bros,
80 barrels of corn at $3.50 per Dbl.
The late rains have filled the
ponds and the farmers are once
more happy.
The spelling bee at Union school
house last Fridaynight was a grand
success.
The indications are that Union
will not have a debating society this
winter.
Will Luckie sold to Mr.. Gordon,
of Mexico, one mare for 500.
Jerry Carter has completed mice
plank fence for Joe Bennett, and is
now clearing a piece of land for
VIM. Harrison.
There has been considerable fall
blowing done around here this fall.
Wheatis looking unusually well so
far, and bids fair for a good yield.
John Atkins will give a turkey
shoot Xmas, also a trap shoot at
live birds, and glass ball shoot.
Competition open to the world.
"WHo.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
CONDENSED

Dempsy and Reagan fought.
Dempsy won.
Caruthers has signed to play
with Brooklyn.
Judge J. V. Eustace of Dixon.
H., is dead.
President Carnot's message was
read yesterday in the French cham.
Der of deputies.
John w. Buchanan, of Pike eoun.
ty, has been disbarred from.prac.
tice of law by the court of appeals
Gov. Marmaduke has issued 6
requisition for Harry Johnston and
Geo. P. Davis, the Reynolds coun.
ty treasury robbers.
Gladstone has written a letter in
which he says the condition of Ire.
land has grown rapidly worse un.
der the present government.
The Chicago, Hannibal and
Springfield Railroad company filed
articles of incorporation at Jeffer.
son City. The incorporators are
all Chicago men.
A national conference of State
livestock commissioners is being
held at Springfield, H., to take
steps to prevent the introduction
of Texas fever into Northern herds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
BEAVER A ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BEAVER DAM, Mo-, Dec. 10
The hunters are making the game
hunt their places at present.
The good book has said that it is
not well for man to be alone.
Therefore, we expect to report a
wedding soon.
Jno. Waugh left last week for
Fredericktown to visit his parents.
Mrs. Smith. who has been sick
for some time, is improving.
DR.. Reagan is building a neat res
idence near Bethel Church; which
is nearing completion. We wei
come the doctor in ourmidst.
Lester Farrah is making quite
an extended visit with relatives
in California.
Tom Wright has been suffering
from a sore throat, which refuses
to loosen its grip.
The dime social at the residence
of. A. Harrison, last Friday night,
was in every way a success.
We learn that a good interest is
manifested in the meetings at
Westminster Church conducted by
Rev. Frank Mitchell, assisted by
DR.. Wells.
The good people in the neigh
borhood ofBethel Church are max
ing preparations to entertain the
little folks with a Christmas tree.
AS we can pick up the LEDGER
almost in every circle it is shown
that the people of Beaver Dam ap-
preciate paper that will come Out
for the right Yes, we often heal
the remark that the LEDGER is re.
plete with every kind of reading
that tends to brighten the intellect,
and give pure tone to the morals Of
its readers. The publisher, R. III
White. is one of those energetic
act there men who never fails in his
trials, and is always on the alertte
grasp at any new idea that give his
paper the precedence.
PUELLA.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
THE NEW RAILROAD.
Articles of Incorporation Filed at
Jefferson City-It Will
Touch Mexico.

Articles of Incorporation were
filed with the Secretary of State
at Jefferson City yesterday by the
Chicago, Hannibal and Springfield
railroad company. The new road
is to run through the counties Of
Marion, Rails, Audrain, Boone,
Cooper, Moniteau, Morgan, Com
den, Hickory, Dallas, Polk and
Greene, a distance of $50 miles,
from Hannibal to Springfield, this
State. 1t will run through Perry
and Mexico, most likely over the
cold grade" At present 1T is not
known at what point the road will
cross the Missouri rivers Parties
interested in the line have gone
over the country and have been
greatly encouraged BY citizens all
along the route. At Hannibal, il
is thought the c. B. 81 Q. will be
tapped, thus giving a direct outlet
to Chicago from the great South
west, which for years has sorely
felt the need of such a line. The
incorporators of the new enterprise
are R. G. Nickerson, R. D. Fowlew,
E. F. House, Jas. Lathrop, R. H.
Fudge and John l.. Lothrop, all OF
Chicago.
R. II. Fudge, n of the incor-
p~orators, was in the city to-day,
and departed late this afternoon for
Hannibal. He is enthusiastic over
tee outlook and is confident of the
success of the ENTERPRISE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15

THE Crust is all-powerful.
Two rubber companies of New York
stood out against the Rubber Trust
of that city and elsewhere, but find
ing their opponent too powerful,
yielded, and the rubber trade Of
the country, after January |, will
be dominated by a single organiza-
ton. The trust are having their
day now, but the law will step in
after awhile, and then the people
will have theirs. The Presidents
message notes the growing power
of monopolies under the name Of
trusts, and this is indicative Of
their dangerous tendencies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
The Delightful LIQUID Laxative

Syrup of Figs is a most agreeable
and valuable family remedy, as il
is easily taken by old and young,
and is prompt and effective in cur
ing HabituaI Constipation and the
man sills depending on a weak or
inactive condition of the Kidneys,
Liver, and Bowels. 1t acts gently,
strengthens the organs on which ii
acts, and awakens them to a healthy
activity. For sale by G. r. Gibbs,
druggist, Mexico, Mo. till Jan. u.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
Look Out.

VIM. Beck has a stock ofthe best
jewelry ever shown in Mexico.
Some of it is old but it is made of
the pure stuff and it is well made.
It shows for itself and all he wants
is for you to call and see for your
self. He is going to close out and
will sell for less than cost. Look
outfor his big ad. He means business
and is going to close out and quit.
1O6-Jan list.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Bargains Can be Had Saturday,
December II.

DIR. G~artrell's household and
kitchen furniture, ETC., will be sold
on December II. Parties wanting
bargains should not fail to attend
the sale. Goods are in very good
shape. The sale will tike place at
J. J. Steele's old stand, Southwest
corner of Square between 8 a. m.
and 3 n. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
D LAooN1cs.
correspondents d Inc Ledger.

Correspondents ut the Ledger.
LApposrA, No., Dec. l3.-Did
you ever g the weather any more
dreary than it was last week? Two
bright days, and the rest so gloomy
that it made everyone long to gel
a peep at the s.siiyery lining,s oil
those dark, misty clouds. Such
days, If anyone should be
hung, but we don't believe they
should, would be d most excellen,
time for the dark deed; the victim
would have nothing bright to look
upon, and be more willing Il, try
the future state. But the silyery
lining has put in its appearance
this morning, and how faces have
frightened, steps are quicker,
laughs are louder, and all our mer-
chants are ready to sell on time.
Speaking of merchants reminds me
of a little episode that happened
last week. A farmers family liy-
ing near here came in and pur-
chased goods from several business
firms. Word came that the
family would leave in a few days
for Kansas City. The merchants
gotuneasy about their goods and the
three firms sent representatives out
to collect the money if possible, if
not, the goods. They all arrived
at the same time. The goods were
given back to two of the firms, but
the third, the one they had bought
the most from, failed to get either
goods or money. The family had
packed most of their household
goods ready for starting, and we
presume they had also packed
Merchant Nc. 3's goods. The
mother said she knew not where to
lay her hands on the goods and
she was not the owner of them.
The daughter said finding was be-
fore taking and being busy at work
refused to help find. Nos. / and
got their goods back as they were
not just the style wanted. We
presume they didn't match the
dress patterns lyingthere concealed
from the gaze of any that might
know them. We presume the
young lady thought it best to have
oil her suit to match. The mer-
chants, with the aid of our Marshal,
looked in the deep recesses OF
trunks, dived to the bottom of
boxes, climbed ssthe golden stairs y
but all to no avail. No goods ex-
eept those that had been used in
the family were brought forth. The
mother and daughter did not as
sist in the search, but sat calmly
by, telling where they had better
look, directing them to a certain
box where they would find some
thing to eat. We presume by this
time the family and the merchants
goods r all in some place near
Kansas City and the daughter per-
haps is making fine robes for the
holiday occasion, while her cred
itors are thinking of donning sack
cloth and ashes.
Rev. Jesse is conducting Il series
of meetings here. Other ministers
are expected during the week.
Lots of hogs are coming in to be
shipped. ANNIE LAURIE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15

Don't fail to look through. our
line of Christmas slippers. TAX
ing in all the newest styles and
combination of c%olors, ranging in
price from IS cents to $3.50. Our
ladies hand sewed Waukenphast
button is very stylish and easy. For
a genteel winter button boot our
straight goat button will meet your
idea to a dot. We have got in some
Misses spring heel button with
solar tips that are splendid wear.
ers. Don't forget about our gents
slippers. Charming patterns. Low
est prices at Huette's Cash Shoe
House. Northeast corner square.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
IS
DuNcAN-C
Marriage at Martinsburg last
Evening of Mr.. II, b. Dun
can and Miss Alma
Crigler.

Mr.. Thurston b. Duncan, one OF
! Mexico's most worthy young men,
was married in Martinsburg last
evening to Miss Alma crigler, one
Eof the most estimable and lovable
Young ladies of that village, Ed.
Samuel Magee performed the cere-
monv, which took place in the
| Christian chueh at $50, attended
by a large number of friends from
Martinsburg, Mexico, Fulton and
other towns. The attendants were
Misses Lena billiard, Hattie CAN'T,
Minnie Jones and Messrs. B, w.
Torreyson, +. r. Locke and ID. 7.
BARLEY. The ceremony was fol-
lowed Immediately by a largely
attended reception at the brides
home. Those in attendance from
this city were:
Misses Eta Ross, Hattie
CAN'T, Leona Williams and the
Misses Bryan and Messrs, E. R.
Locke, S. B. Cook, Morris Ar
mold, e. r. Cunningham, M. Lack
land and MIR. and Mrs. J. F. Lew
ellyn and Mr.. and Mrs. M. Y.
Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Gibbs,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. White, Miss
Katie Ferris, Miss May Ross,
Walter Duncan, Ernest CAN'T and
Mrs. P. FL. CAN'T. From Fulton /:
Miss Mittie Mccall, Mrs. DR.. Me
Call, Don BARLEY, Paris BARLEY.
The LEDGER, with a host of
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Dun
can, extends congratulations.
The happy couple will reside in
this CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-12-15
An Elegant Substitute.

For Oils, Salts, Pills, and all
kinds of bitter, nauseous Liver
Medicines and Cathartics is the
very agreeable liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. It's advantages are
evident-it is more easily taken,
more acceptable to the stomach,
more pleasantly effective, and more
truly beneficial to the system than
any other remedy. Recommend
ed by leading physicians. For sale
by G. R. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. till Jan. II.